Category Manager - Buying Fashion Private Label Women Footwear (all genders)

Ort

Germany - Berlin

Vertrag

Full time

Job-Kategorie

Buying & Merchandising

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 45+ million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use Our Private Label Team is passionate about fashion and lifestyle.

We want customers to find the perfect fashion and lifestyle products for them, from shoes and clothing and accessories. Private Label´s task is to put together an on-trend and profitable selection of products. We love creating new products for an attractive Price Point for the Zalando shops, but finding the right trends is only one aspect, as we also need to keep track of our KPIs and processes. Constant exchange with other departments like Design, Product Development, Merchandising, logistics, content and photo production, the onsite team and marketing ensures that we act in line with the whole organisation. In the end, we are all working towards the same goal: to create an excellent experience for our customers at Zalando.

As a Category Manager at Zalando Private Label you support the team in product development and collection planning. You will ensure that all necessary development processes are completed at high quality and timely to provide collection being available for purchase at the right time. You will cooperate closely with our suppliers to negotiate all essential purchase and delivery terms.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

You will independently steer your defined business area, driving commercial impact in both current and future seasons while executing the buying strategy.

Together with merchandising, being responsible for defining your brands seasonal strategy and beyond including budget and assortment planning

contact person for our international suppliers - to negotiate prices and delivery terms and supplier relationships.

Supervising the critical path from development to order placement and final delivery - to ensure product is timely available for purchase

Act as a functional leader and role model, providing support, guidance and foundational coaching to junior team members within your area

Independently address complex operational, strategic and financial challenges, bringing forward data-supported solutions to resolve problems and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Effectively communicate company strategy, actively contributing to the goals of the platform while prioritizing team topics and challenges to foster a collaborative environment

In season management - work closely with our planning team in order to ensure that our products are available for purchase

Close cooperation with design team - to ensure collection is well responding to our customers demand

Exchanging and building successful relationships with other departments, you will work cross-functionally to drive sales and maximise profit.

Seasonal travel for international supplier visits, trade shows, and sourcing trips to keep your assortments ahead of the curve

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

You have bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management or an education in a similar area

You have a professional knowledge (+3 years) in Buying or Merchandising on manager level and passion and interest for world of e-commerce

You are thriving in fast-paced environments, embracing collaboration and acting proactively. Organising your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate and prioritised accordingly

You have a strategic mindset with the ability to connect plans to timely and in full delivery

You have knowledge in MS Office, Google Tools, PLM and you are combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover, you have a strong understanding for trends and products.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)

2 paid volunteering days a year

Employee shares programme

40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counselling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Recruiter

Madalina Negrila

madalina.negrila@zalando.de

Nach der Prüfung werden unsere Recruiterinnen über eine offizielle Zalando E-Mail-Adresse (@zalando.de) Kontakt aufnehmen.

In einigen Fällen arbeiten wir auch mit einer Auswahl von Headhunterinnen und Agenturen zusammen, um bestimmte Positionen zu besetzen. Bitte beachte, dass weder Zalando noch unsere Rekrutierungspartnerinnen irgendeine Art von Bezahlung verlangen, um sich für eine Stelle zu bewerben oder an einem Vorstellungsgespräch teilzunehmen.

Über Zalando

Zalando wurde 2008 in Berlin gegründet und ist die führende europäische Technologieplattform für Mode und Lifestyle. Wir verbinden 62 Millionen aktive Kundinnen mit mehr als 7.000 Marken in 29 Märkten. Unser Geschäft basiert auf einer einzigartigen, KI-gestützten Daten- und Infrastrukturplattform. Für unsere Kundinnen bietet unser Multi-App-Ansatz – bestehend aus Zalando, ABOUT YOU und Lounge by Zalando – ein inspirierendes, hochgradig personalisiertes Einkaufserlebnis. Für unsere Partner bauen wir das Betriebssystem für den E-Commerce. Über ZEOS, Tradebyte und SCAYLE öffnen wir unsere Logistik-, Software- und Servicekapazitäten für Marken und Einzelhändlerinnen zur nahtlosen, grenzüberschreitenden Skalierung ihres Geschäfts.